© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Dupondius - Domitian VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C; Victory
85 year| Bronze | 12.7 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoriae Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.45–13.47 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Domitian coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96) that featured personifications of the Roman provinces on the reverse. The coin , with the symbol "S C" on the reverse, represents the province of Sicily. The use of personifications on coins was a way for the Roman Empire to promote unity and pride among its citizens, as well as to emphasize the power and influence of the Roman state.
